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Real Alcázar of Seville

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Real Alcázar of Seville
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A royal palace begun by the Moors and rebuilt by Christian kings in the Mudéjar style, with richly tiled and carved halls, courtyards with pools, and extensive gardens. It's still used by the Spanish royal family, and was a filming location for Game of Thrones.


Book a timed ticket online. Next door, the Gothic cathedral is one of the largest in the world, holding the tomb of Columbus; climb the Giralda, once a minaret, up its ramps for a view over the city. The Plaza de España in Maria Luisa Park is a short walk away.

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